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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.37, 1,399.11 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.37, 1,399.11 and 347.28 is: 521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.37 : 1,399.11 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.37/1,399.11 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.37x = 1,399.11 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.37x = 485,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,882.92/932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.13

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